Here are your Wichita State University Digital Signage Announcements for Saturday, March 23, 2024. There are 51 signs for today. Sign number 1: Elevate your research skills with Zotero at the Savvy Scholar Workshop Empower yourself with the essential skills of citation management using Zotero! Join us for our Savvy Scholar Workshop EndNote Citation Management Software on Tuesday, April 2, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend. You will learn to upload citation data, create citations in diverse styles, organize references, and seamlessly insert citations into MS Word documents. Attend and enhance your research capabilities with Zotero. Learn more at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar. Sign number 2: Northwest After School Tutoring Come and join the community service board at Northwest High School to tutor and mentor students at an after school program. There is no experience needed, and all volunteers will need to register on the USD 259 website prior to the event. In order to sign up for the event, visit wichita.edu/tutornorthwest Sign number 3: Wichita Clean Streams Come and join the Community Service Board at the Wichita Clean Streams for a morning of cleaning up around the area of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas River. Gloves and materials will be provided. There will be two opportunities, on March 9th or April 13th. Volunteers will meet at a location determined before the event. Volunteers will be given exact location of event via email before the event. Please wear closed toe shoes and pants. For more information visit wichita.edu/CleanStreams Sign number 4: Trolls: A Movie Experience Trolls: A Movie Experience hosted by SAC on March 23rd at the CAC Theater. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event starts at 6. There will be free popcorn, cotton candy and trolls crafts. Admission for students is free with WSU ID, faculty and staff $5, children 12 and under $5, and the general public is $8. Sign number 5: Service Saturday: Shocker Support Locker Come join the Community Service Board at the Grace Willkie Hall for Service Saturday at the Shocker Support Locker. We're on a mission to combat food insecurity. Join us to help stock, sort, and count inventory at the Shocker Support Locker. Wear comfy clothes and closed toe shoes. This event takes place on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at Grace Wilkie Hall, room 103. Food and transportation will be provided. Sign number 6: Fall 2024 Course Philosophy 360 Ethical Theory will be enrolling soon Become more insightful with the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences by exploring the philosophical foundations of evaluative reasoning on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 A.M. this Fall in Philosophy 360. Ethical Theory topics include: African ethics, Care ethics, Deontology, Utilitarianism, and Virtue Ethics. For more information, contact susan.castro@wichita.edu Sign number 7: Shocker New Venture Competition Applications closing soon! WSU students have less than a week left to apply for 3 rounds of real world experience that helps them advance their business ideas and skills. Apply before it is too late at wichita.edu/snvc. Sign number 8: Join us for our Savvy Scholar Workshop - Telling Your Story With ArcGIS StoryMaps Unlock the power of storytelling with ArcGIS StoryMaps! Join us for a workshop on Tuesday, March 26, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend. This session is perfect for beginners and will equip you with the skills to create engaging multimedia StoryMaps using text, maps, photos, and videos. Attend this Savvy Scholar Workshop, where you'll learn to use this software to share ideas and stories. Learn more at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar. Sign number 9: Coffee and Connections: The Art of Working with Designers and Creatives Are you looking to elevate your brand identity with a new logo, website design, or engaging marketing materials but just don't have time or that artistic spark? Maybe you're unsure of the process of hiring or working with creatives. Join us for our March Coffee and Connections to network with other small business leaders and talented graphic and web designers, photographers, videographers and so many more. We invite creative professionals passionate about helping small businesses grow and thrive to attend and share your expertise. No presentation. Just conversations. We will also invite different local professionals each month to contribute their insight on the chosen topic. Join us for Coffee and Connections every fourth Thursday of the month at WSU Metroplex, Lowe Atrium, 5105 E 29th Street North, Door B. The event starts Tuesday, March 26 from 8 to 9 a.m. $5 Professional Fee; No cost for Small Business Leaders. RSVP at wichita.edu/ksbdc/events. Sign number 10: Dance Dance KVolution DDKV is a dance competition geared towards our members and community members to take initiative in developing performances and all of its aspects. It will be Friday, April 13 at the CAC Theater. Admission is free. KVersity had always been in charge of these aspects, so we want to give our members the opportunity to show what they know or what they have learned through their experience with us. We are excited to invite you to participate/compete in DDKV. This is a great opportunity to showcase your talent and passion for dance. Sign number 11: Community Service Board: Easter Egg Assembly Come and join the community service board and the child development center to help with the Child Development Center's Easter Egg Hunt. Volunteers may help with setting up the games and activities and with facilitation of the event. It takes place on April 2nd from 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. For more information, visit wichita.edu/DevelopmentCenterEasterVolunteer Sign number 12: Wichita Eagle Family Night at Shocker Baseball on March 26 Wichita State Baseball plays host to Oklahoma State on Tuesday, March 26 at 6 p.m. in Eck Stadium. Tickets are free for students with a WSU ID. Faculty and Staff receive $6 tickets when they present their employee ID at the Eck Stadium Box Office or take advantage of the Wichita Eagle Family Night Ticket Bundle by purchasing four or more adult tickets for $8 per ticket to receive as many vouchers for a free hot dog, popcorn and drink at the concession stand. Stick around after the game for a fireworks show. Sign number 13: The Game of Life with Meritrust Credit Union The Shocker Financial Wellness Workshop will be Tuesday, April 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rhatigan Student Center room 142. To RSVP to the event, go to Wichita.edu/game-of-life. Sign number 14: Master of Science in Athletic Training Open House Master of Science in Athletic Training Open House. April 17 from noon to 2:00 PM at the Heskett Center in Room 134. Don't miss the opportunity to see the newly updated lab, learn about the MSAT program, and meet the faculty and current students! Find more information at wichita.edu/MSATOpenHouse Contact us at (316)978-3340 or via email at Lindsay.Lunistra@Wichita.edu. Sign number 15: We are hiring! TRIO Upward Bound Wichita Prep is hiring for Summer 2024. We are hiring student assistants, tutor counselors, and tutors. The application process requires a job application, a written statement, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your transcript. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled. Visit wichita.edu/TRIOEmploymentApplication Sign number 16: Marin R. Sullivan: History and Impact of Outdoor Sculpture Join us March 28 at the Ulrich Museum for an art talk by art historian and curator Marin R. Sullivan. A reception is scheduled at 5:30 p.m., with the program following at 6 p.m. Sullivan specializes in the history of sculpture and its relationship to photography, design, and the built environment. She will discuss the history of outdoor sculpture collections on museum and university campuses, in conjunction with the exhibition, "Fully Dimensional: Artists of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection," on display now at the Ulrich. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. Sign number 17: Don't miss out on funding. Turn your student startup into a business reality! The WSU Cente for Entrepreneurship's 3 funds are designed for student startups at any stage -- from concept to fully operational. Act now and apply for funding at wichita.edu/cfe-funding, because your business dream deserves the financial boost it needs to become a reality! Sign number 18: Buy Commencement Regalia Early and Save! Are you graduating in May? Now through April 26, you can bundle your regalia items and save! The Shocker Store offers regalia bundles for bachelors, masters, specialist and doctorate degrees. Visit us in our RSC store or on our “graduation” tab at shockerstore.com for specific pricing and details. For more information, email shockerstore@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7021. Sign number 19: New Student Group on Campus - International Women of Color The International Women of Color Student Group is a new student group on campus that is welcoming new members. Join our GroupMe at wichita.edu/international-women to learn more. Sign number 20: The WSU Community Engagement Institute invites you to our Rising to the Challenge Spring 2024 Virtual Workshop Series. Join one, several, or all of our Spring 2024 Rising to the Challenge interactive and FREE workshops centered on navigating challenges with resilience and intention. All five, 60-minute sessions are open to everyone. Starting March 27, every week you will have the chance to gain a wealth of knowledge from a few CEI members, learn more and register at: wichita.edu/RTTC_Spring2024 Sign number 21: Students RSVP for Commencement by April 12 All spring and summer 2024 eligible graduates must RSVP for commencement by Friday, April 12. Spring 2024 Commencement will take place Saturday, May 11. Learn more at wichita.edu/commencement. Sign number 22: The Kansas Small Business Development Center at WSU invites you to A Very Merry Metroplex, Holiday Market You're invited to A Very Merry Metroplex, Holiday Market on Wednesday, December 13, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Wichita State Metroplex, Oliver and 29th North. Join us in support of 50 local small businesses! Pick up list-minute gift items or cards, enjoy lunch from local food trucks, and ample free parking. Learn more at https://www.wichita.edu/ksbdcmarkets. In conjunction with a Very Merry Metroplex, the Kansas Small Business Development Center will host 1 Million Cups beginning at 8:30 AM. Sign number 23: Try the March Pizza of the Month Visit the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in March to try their Pizza of the Month, the Margherita! It's topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, parmesan cheese, chili flakes and oregano. All for $19.95! Sign number 24: Shocker Financial Wellness Trouble with Finances? Invest in your future with us! For more information visit us at Jardine Hall, Room 203 or online at wichita.edu/shockerfinancial Sign number 25: United Way GIV Warehouse Come and join the Community Service Board, on March 22nd and April 19th from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. to sort and organize items so that they may be given to local nonprofits. In order to sign up, visit wichita.edu/givwarehouse Sign number 26: The Whole Woman: Health and Wellness Mixer The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Wichita State University invites female small business leaders and owners focused on health and wellness to a special event next Tuesday, March 26. The Whole Woman Health and Wellness Mixer is meant to connect with like-minded female entrepreneurs, discover local products and services, build your resource and referral network, and explore collaboration opportunities. We've invited doctors, mental health specialists, nutritionists, dentists, fitness experts, specialists in women's health, insurance providers, estheticians, cosmetologists, therapists and many, many more to attend. Please share and invite women in this arena to join us on Tuesday, March 26 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This even is free at Landmark Lounge, 156 N. Emporia Ave. Please register via https://wichita.edu/ksbdc/events. A special thank you to our Sponsors: Stephanie Weins, Landmark Commercial Real Estate and Aegis Group Stacy Gray, Community National Bank and Trust Wendy Veatch, Swindoll Janzen Hawk and Loyd, LLC. Sign number 27: Wednesday's at the Diner Come and join the Community Service Board at the Lord's Diner on April 10th, 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The Diner provides a free meal seven days a week, 365 days a year. Duties may include serving food, busing dishes, refilling drinks, dining hall clean-up, and washing dishes. Please wear closed-toed shoes and pants. If you're interested please visit wichita.edu/WednesdaysDiner Sign number 28: We invite you to participate in the WSU Library Photography Contest. We are accepting photo submissions of Ablah Library until March 31 as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the addition. Showcase your creativity for a chance to win prizes, including a $300 cash gift card, WSU Dining meal vouchers, a Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes Party Package, and a WSU Shocker Store gift card. Submissions will be featured at an on-campus exhibit and online. This is hosted by WSU Ablah Library and ADCI Photo Guild. To submit your entry, send your photos in JPEG format to Kendra.Cremin@wichita.edu. Sign number 29: Fiction Reading by Bee Sacks Join us at the Ulrich Museum on Thursday, March 21 when author Bee Sacks will present a reading of selections from her fiction works. A reception will take place at 5:30 p.m., with the program following at 6 p.m. Sacks holds an MFA from the Programs in Writing at the University of California, Irvine. Their debut novel, "City of a Thousand Gates" was awarded the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize for fiction. Their second novel, "The Lover," was published in 2023. A former journalist, Bee worked at Vanity Fair for several years before moving to Israel-Palestine to study sacred Jewish texts. This free event is part of the Writing Now Reading Now series, cosponsored by the WSU Department of English, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Watermark Books and Café, and the Ulrich Museum of Art. Sign number 30: Volunteers Needed for Spring 2024 Commencement Volunteers are needed on May 11 for Wichita State's Spring 2024 Commencement. Three shifts available. Learn more and register at wichita.edu/commencement. Sign number 31: Fall 2024 Course Philosophy 386 Biomedical Engineering Ethics will be enrolling soon The future is already here. Let's work well. Develop your evaluative reasoning skills in Philosophy 386 Biomedical Engineering Ethics Tuesdays and Thursdays this Fall at 12:30 P.M. Contexts of application include benchside research integrity, IRBs and clinical trials, tissue engineering, implants and wearables, drug delivery, biomolecular machines, (epi)genetic engineering, and cases ripped from the headlines. Contact susan.castro@wichita.edu. Sign number 32: Join us for our Entrepreneurship Workshop - Trademarking Your Business! Join our Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn on March 29, from noon to 1 p.m. at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). Discover types of trademark protection and learn search strategies for existing marks and logos. Bring your lunch, and spread the word. This session is free and open to all. Sign number 33: Ignitor The Ignitor program assists students and faculty at every stage, from a business idea to achieving profit. The program is broken into two parts, one to ignite your ideas and one to validate your ideas. Registration information can be found at wichita.edu/ignitor Sign number 34: School of Performing Arts presents the film premiere of 'Christmas Dish' Christmas Dish April 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Welsbacher Theatre (29th and Oliver, Entrance F). Tickets are $15. WSU students receive a free ticket with their WSU Student ID. Call the box office at 316-978-3233 or go online to https://wichita.edu/christmas-dish. The WSU School of Performing Arts proudly presents the Film Premiere of "Christmas Dish," which follows two people that are secretly romantically interested in one another. They agree to share Christmas dinner together, just as friends, because a family holiday isn't going to happen and all of their other friends are already busy. Sign number 35: Win $1,000 and Showcase Your Excellence with the Library Research Award! The Library Research Award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have effectively utilized University Libraries' resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). Submit your application, complete with a 500-word essay due by April 8 and have a faculty member submit a letter of support due by April 12. But wait, there's more! By participating, you not only get to reflect on your research journey but also stand a chance to win $1,000. Take advantage of this chance for personal growth and success. For all the details, head over to https://libraries.wichita.edu/lra/home. Questions? Shoot us an email at lib.award@wichita.edu. Sign number 36: Service Saturday: Ronald McDonald House of Charities Come join the Community Service Board at the Ronald McDonald House of Charities, 551 N. Hillside, for Service Saturday. We will be preparing breakfast for the children and families. Wear comfy clothes and closed toe shoes. This event takes place on Saturday, March 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Food and transportation will be provided. Sign number 37: Carnival Night at the Child Development Center Come and join the Community Service Board volunteering at the Child Development Center's Carnival for children and families! Volunteers may be tasked with setting up for the event and facilitating the events activities. This event takes place on April 12th, from 4:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Please wear comfy clothes and closed toe shoes. For more information, visit wichita.edu/DevelopmentCenterCarnivalVolunteer Sign number 38: Learn More with Summer Classes Catch up on credits and accelerate your graduation with summer classes from Wichita State. Financial aid available and classes are available in online or in-person formats with two-, four-, or eight-week timelines. To learn more, visit wichita.edu/summer. Sign number 39: Shocker Softball Season Schedule Here is the 2024 Shocker Softball Schedule. The Shockers take on UTSA at home from March 22 to March 24. Then on March 26 the Shockers play Oklahoma at home. From March 28 to March 30 the Shockers will travel to Charlotte to play Charlotte University. On April 5 to April 7 the Shockers will play against Tulsa right here in Wichita. Then from April 12 to April 14 the Shockers will play against South Florida in Florida. On April 17 the Shockers will travel back to Wichita to host Oklahoma State. The following weekend, April 19 through April 21, the Shockers will host UAB for an exciting AAC match up. The final away series for the Shockers will be April 26 to April 28 against North Texas. The Shockers will close out the season at home on May 3 through May 5 against Memphis. Sign number 40: Philosophy 312 Contemporary Philosophy of Law This course focuses on different topics in contemporary law from year to year. In Fall 2024, the focus will be on special topics in social justice including the rights of Nature, children's rights, and the rights of indigenous nations and peoples. This is a general education humanities course that contains diversity content. Sign number 41: Ignitor supporting student and faculty every step from business idea to profit. Ignitor guides entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into profitable ventures. Apply today at Wichita.edu/ignitor Sign number 42: De-stress Fest De-stress Fest is organized by the Student Activities Council and takes place each semester the week before finals. For a full schedule, visit wichita.edu/destress. You Got This Shockers! Sign number 43: New Date for the 2024 Healthcare Research Roundtable and Summit In order to enable wider participation, the 2024 Healthcare Research Roundtable and Summit has been rescheduled for March 22. Please join us 8am to 3pm at the WSU Metroplex. Sign number 44: $13 Tees on Saturday at the Braeburn Square Shocker Store Visit the Braeburn Square Shocker Store on Saturday, March 23 to score a great deal. That day only, they will have four different t-shirts for just $13 each. While supplies last. Store hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sign number 45: Pages for Parks Come join WSU students on Saturday, April 13th from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the Rhatigan Student Center, Room 256 for conversation, light refreshments, and decorating bookmarks. During this event, please bring your new or gently used books of reading levels kindergarten to 8th Grade. Help the students at Gordon Parks Academy have access to books and experience the joy of reading and learning! See you there! Sign number 46: Mad About Reading We're Mad About Reading! Management 463 students are coming together to help the students at Gordon Parks Academy have access to books and experience the joy of reading and learning. March 1st to March 29th, they are hosting a book drive with drop-off boxes at various locations. Please bring your new or gently used books of reading levels from Kindergarten to 8th grade at one of the following locations: WSU Rhatigan Student Center Room 216, St. Paul Catholic Student Center (in basement), Pennant Coffee, and Coffee Daze. Let's make a positive change for the students at Gordon Parks Academy. Sign number 47: SAC Trivia Series There are 4 events in this series. Event 1: January 29th, Sex Ed 101 featuring Student Health. Event 2: February 5th, Pioneers and Trailblazers: Black History featuring NPHC and BSU. Event 3: March 25th, Divas of Music featuring Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Event 4: April 8th Minute to Win it. All events at 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes. For questions about this event, call SEAL at 316-978-3022 or email sac@wichita.edu. Sign number 48: Shocker Softball Hosts UTSA This Weekend Wichita State Softball plays host to UTSA, March 22-24, at Wilkins Stadium. Tickets are free for students with a WSU ID. Faculty and Staff receive $6 tickets when they present their employee ID at the Wilkins Stadium Box Office. Visit GoShockers.com to view the weekend schedule and promotions. Sign number 49: The Student Veterans Organization Presents: Bingo Night Join us for an unforgettable evening of excitement, camaraderie, and the thrill of the win at Bingo Night. Get your dabbers ready and mark your calendars for an evening filled with anticipation and fun. Join us at 6:00 P.M. at the Rhatigan Student Center, Room 240. Sign number 50: Why Taiwan Matters: Presidential Elections of 2024 On Saturday, April 20, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., join us in Lindquist Hall Room 100 for Dr. Doris Chang's talk regarding the 2024 Presidential Election in Taiwan. Dr. Chang, professor of political science, will discuss the following: 1. How does the 2024 Presidential Elections in Taiwan and the United States affect U.S.-China-Taiwan Relations? 2. How does Taiwan exercise its alternative sovereignty in the international community? 3. What are the key industries in Taiwan that makes it indispensable to the rest of the world? We look forward to seeing you! This event is cosponsored by the WSU Department of Political Science and the Global Learning Center of Wichita. Sign number 51: Herstory and Heritage Scavenger Hunt Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion present: Herstory and Heritage Scavenger Hunt, March 27th at 6:00 P.M. in the RSC Alloy Lounge. Are you ready for the hunt? Match clues around the RSC and learn factual information about Women's History Month and Irish-American History Month. First team done wins a prize! That’s all of the Digital Signage Announcements for Saturday, March 23, 2024.